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What will Nabard do with Rs 500 cr?

What will Nabard do with Rs 500 cr?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

At the end of the day what counts is that Nabard has been rewarded with the management of another Rs 500 crore

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Microsoft founder Bill Gates with an estimated fortune of $78 billion heads the list

The mouse that bit Microsoft

The mouse that bit Microsoft

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Microsoft, which is usually at the receiving end of patent suits, has filed an infringement case against Primax Electronics of Taiwan for using its mouse technology.

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Bill Gates has revealed that the development of "next-generation" ultra-thin condoms to enhance sexual pleasure is in progress.

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global is planning to put up more satellites and has set a stiff deadline to launch commercial Internet services by October in the UK, Alaska, northern Russia and northern Europe.

They built billion-dollar empires from scratch

They built billion-dollar empires from scratch

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Almost two-thirds of the world's billionaires made their fortunes from scratch, relying on grit and determination, not good genes

US Industry trying for immigrant friendly bill

US Industry trying for immigrant friendly bill

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Top management of high-tech companies have been asking the US government to rework their Senate immigration bill to allow them to hire more foreign workers.

Mukesh Ambani becomes world's richest Indian

Mukesh Ambani becomes world's richest Indian

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has overtaken NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal to become the richest Indian in the world. Ambani's net worth has soared past $50 billion.

Of archaic I-T laws and charity

Of archaic I-T laws and charity

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Several restrictions on tax deductions for charity are no longer appropriate today.

Premji among greatest entrepreneurs of all time

Premji among greatest entrepreneurs of all time

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Nasdaq-listed Wipro Ltd on Wednesday said its chairman Azim Premji has been named among the 'greatest entrepreneurs' of all time by BusinessWeek.

Carlos Slim is world's richest man

Carlos Slim is world's richest man

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The Mexican telecom tycoon is worth an estimated $67.84 billion.

World's top billionaire philanthropists

World's top billionaire philanthropists

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

The very, very rich were very, very generous this year.

Richest people you've never heard of

Richest people you've never heard of

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Many fantastically rich people slip under the general public's radar. Including the world's second-wealthiest man

Ballmer raises his profile in India

Ballmer raises his profile in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Mexican tycoon is world's 2nd richest man

Mexican tycoon is world's 2nd richest man

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A Mexican telecom magnate has overtaken American investor Warren Buffett as the world's second richest man and is breathtakingly close to passing Bill Gates, the numero uno in the billionaire's list.

Google apologises after showing Modi in top criminals' list

Google apologises after showing Modi in top criminals' list

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

On Wednesday, a search for Top 10 criminals in India, yielded an image of PM Modi.

More people taking to yoga

More people taking to yoga

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

There is increased awareness on the benefits of yoga and the capital is no exception.

Indian billionaires are close-fisted on charity

Indian billionaires are close-fisted on charity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

Most of Indian billionaires are shy of talking about the money they spend on charity.

36 Indians among world's richest people

36 Indians among world's richest people

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

L N Mittal, Mukesh and Anil Ambani, and Azim Premji are among the 8 Indians who figure in the Forbes magazine's list of 100 richest people in the world.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Microsoft Corp said on Friday that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer would retire within the next 12 months, once it has selected a successor, sending its shares up almost 9 per cent.

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Lockdown or lawless tyranny?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

We may be witnessing a slow erosion of the democratic republic and the emergence of the police State, warns Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Chat with Philip Kotler!

Chat with Philip Kotler!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The famous marketing guru on the Rediff Chat.

Will Microsoft be same after Gates' exit?

Will Microsoft be same after Gates' exit?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

As Gates plans his transition, Ray Ozzie (founder of Lotus Notes and Groove Virtual Office) has assumed the position of chief software architect and Craig Mundie has taken the new title of chief research and strategy officer.

Why Buffett donated $37 billion

Why Buffett donated $37 billion

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Warren E Buffet, dubbed as the planet's biggest philanthropist after he decided to give away 85 per cent of his wealth amounting to $37.4 billion to charity, said he does not believe in dynastic inheritance.

Why is Vista so slow on uptake?

Why is Vista so slow on uptake?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

If you are tempted to buy and install the Vista, my advice is to wait. Particularly, if you are a business user.

What Venkatesh Kini plans to do after quitting Coca-Cola

What Venkatesh Kini plans to do after quitting Coca-Cola

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Kini, is set to return to the United States in June, and will launch his venture in the environment space.

Microsoft to give 5000 PCs to India

Microsoft to give 5000 PCs to India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Global software leader Microsoft Corporation has assured the Indian government of its commitment to supply 5,000 personal computers for a pilot education programme in 100 schools across six states

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Are the big five using their dominance to shut out rivals? That is the key question, says Prosenjit Datta.

Review: Half Girlfriend is a full-fledged fiasco!

Review: Half Girlfriend is a full-fledged fiasco!

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Stupidity is responded with equal, if not more stupidity, in Half Girlfriend.

Ratan Tata appointed IBAC member

Ratan Tata appointed IBAC member

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Ratan Tata, who heads the biggest industrial conglomerate in India, on Tuesday joined an elite group of global business leaders like Microsoft chief Bill Gates and BP Group CEO Lord Browns

L N Mittal is the richest Indian

L N Mittal is the richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Poor detailing ruins Vyapari

Poor detailing ruins Vyapari

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Lack of research and poor script lets down a novel idea.

The homes of the billionaires

The homes of the billionaires

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

From Bill Gates' costly compound to Larry Ellison's mega-estate, go behind the gates of these and other palatial properties.

King of the videogame biz is a plumber

King of the videogame biz is a plumber

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Check out the best-selling videogame franchises of all time.

Gates meets Microsoft officials

Gates meets Microsoft officials

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates on Friday had a private meeting with senior officials of his company in Chennai for about two hours.

'It's good to be underestimated'

'It's good to be underestimated'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Yahoo, Google offer big competition and it good to be underestimated, says the chairman of Microsoft.